Culinary Aide

Kellogg of Cascadia, LLC; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho, is seeking a dependable culinary aide to join our dietary team. You’ll assist with preparing, portioning, serving, and cleaning up meals while following food safety standards.

You’ll work closely with a caring team to create nutritious, appealing meals for residents, support menu planning, and help keep the kitchen clean and organized. Prior food service is a plus; we provide training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food service experience preferred; six months of long-term care experience preferred.
• Food Handler’s Permit (can obtain post employment).

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and portioning food, beverages, salads, desserts, and other menu items.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus, therapeutic diets, and resident preferences.
• Follow standardized recipes and proper food handling and food safety practices.
• Ensure meals are attractive, appetizing, and served at the proper temperature.
• Deliver and serve meals and snacks according to established schedules.
• Accurately serve meals according to each resident’s diet order and food preferences.
• Label, date, store, and rotate food appropriately.
• Monitor and record food, refrigerator, freezer, dishwashing, and sanitizer temperatures.
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and safe throughout meal preparation and service.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Assist with receiving and storing food and kitchen supplies.
• Monitor inventory and report low stock or supply needs.
• Use food, supplies, and equipment efficiently to help reduce waste.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and according to manufacturer and supervisory instructions.
• Report equipment or safety concerns promptly.
• Make recommendations that could improve recipes, menus, production, or meal service.
• Work cooperatively with team members across the facility.
• Interact with residents, families, and visitors in a positive and respectful manner.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team player

Friendly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Help Make Mealtimes Something to Look Forward To

Food is more than a meal, especially when you’re serving people who call our facility home. At Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho, our culinary team plays an important role in creating enjoyable, nutritious, and welcoming dining experiences for our residents.

We’re looking for a culinary aide who is dependable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in serving great food. You’ll work alongside our culinary team to prepare, portion, serve, and clean up meals while following food safety and sanitation standards.

If you enjoy working with people, staying busy, and being part of a team, we’d love to have you join ours!

Why Mountain Valley?

At Mountain Valley, our culinary team does more than prepare food, you help create moments that residents look forward to every day.

You’ll be part of a team that values quality, teamwork, and treating our residents with the respect they deserve.

Join us and help make mealtimes memorable.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with preparing and portioning food, beverages, salads, desserts, and other menu items
• Prepare meals according to planned menus, therapeutic diets, and resident preferences
• Follow standardized recipes and proper food handling and food safety practices
• Ensure meals are attractive, appetizing, and served at the proper temperature
• Deliver and serve meals and snacks according to established schedules
• Accurately serve meals according to each resident’s diet order and food preferences
• Use proper portion-control utensils and techniques
• Label, date, store, and rotate food appropriately
• Monitor and record food, refrigerator, freezer, dishwashing, and sanitizer temperatures
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen equipment and work areas
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and safe throughout meal preparation and service
• Follow infection control and safety procedures
• Assist with receiving and storing food and kitchen supplies
• Monitor inventory and report low stock or supply needs
• Use food, supplies, and equipment efficiently to help reduce waste
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and according to manufacturer and supervisory instructions
• Report equipment or safety concerns promptly
• Make recommendations that could improve recipes, menus, production, or meal service
• Work cooperatively with team members across the facility
• Interact with residents, families, and visitors in a positive and respectful manner
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and responsible
• Friendly, patient, and respectful
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions
• Able to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers
• Committed to safe food preparation and handling
• A positive team player who takes pride in their work

Food service experience is a plus, but we’re looking for the right person and are willing to help you learn!

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Food service experience preferred
• Six months of long-term care experience preferred

License/Certification

• Food Handler’s Permit (can obtain post employment)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English
• Employees must meet all applicable state background check requirements before working in the facility
• Due to federal child labor restrictions regarding certain power-driven kitchen equipment, employees must be 18 years of age or older for this position